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What Is the Corporation Tax Rate and Capital Gains Tax Rate in Cyprus
Marinos Marinou details the advantageous corporation and capital gains tax rates in Cyprus.
Company Relocation to Cyprus Due to Brexit
Some useful information for those thinking of moving their company or business to Cyprus because of Brexit.
Cyprus Corporation and Capital Gains Tax Rates
Cyprus Corporation and Capital Gains Tax Rates.
Benefits of Company Formation in Cyprus
Help and advice on the tax and other advantages of forming a company in Cyprus.
Divorce in Cyprus and the Family Law Division
Sarah details the process of divorce in Cyprus and dealing with the Cypriot Family Law Division.
How to Get a European Passport in Cyprus
Cypriot Government relaxes rules for obtaining an EU passport by investing in property in Cyprus.
Acquire EU passport by Cyprus Property Purchase
Hayleigh discusses how you can acquire EU citizenship by investing in property in Cyprus.
Buying a Boat in Cyprus
Buying a boat in Cyprus? Whether it be new or used, you'll find lots of useful information in this article from Andrea Pavlou.
Resolving a Property Boundary Dispute
An explanation of the procedure followed to resolve a boundary dispute in Cyprus.
How Local Property Taxes Are Appealed and Re Examined
Information on how a court will treat your property tax appeal.
Lawyers Guide to Buying Property in Cyprus
The lawyer's guide to buying a property in Cyprus
Enforcement of Judgments in the EC
If you have a loan on a Cyprus property but live in another EC state, the loan can be enforced in your home country.
Renting Your Cyprus House Villa Apartment
Some legal advice from lawyer Louise Zambartas about renting out your Cyprus property.
Protecting Your Property with a Will
When you should make a will in Cyprus to protect your property
The Right for Compulsory Acquisition
Interesting information on who has the right to order the compulsory acquisition of your property in Cyprus.
Property Value Defined by the Land Registry
Property value in Cyprus is defined by the Land Registry
Resolving the Property Matters of Separated Couples
Resolving the property matters of separated couples
Eviction Order Obtained by False Pretences
Tenants cannot be evicted under false pretences. George Coucounis details one such case in Nicosia, Cyprus that cost the landlord dear.
The Valid Termination of a Sale Contract
Time is often of the essence in a legal agreement, including that relating to the sale of a property.
Change of Use of a Parking Space
Selling an office with a parking space? Read George Coucounis's interesting article about the pitfalls of not including the space in the title deeds.
Powers of a Company Receiver
An explanation of the appointment, duties, powers and responsibilities of an Official Receiver who is appointed to liquidate a Company.
Registration of Mortgages
Useful information on the importance of registering a mortgage in Cyprus.
Property Developers Claiming Exemption from VAT
Can a property developer claim exemption from VAT?
Repossession of Retail Premises by Landlord
Some advice to shop landlords on the re-possession of retail premises from the tenant
The Value of an Immovable Property Is Personal Data
The value of an immovable property is personal data
Make Sure Your Tenants Agreement Is Watertight
Make sure your tenant's agreement is watertight
Breach of Agreement for House Purchase
What can be done if a property developer fails to complete your house?
Planning Amnesty
Details of new legislation that grants a temporary amnesty for legalisation of a Cyprus property that has no certificate of final approval.
Removing a Sale Contract from the Land Registry
Advice on how, and when, a contract of sale for property can be removed from the Land Registry.
The New Law on Specific Performance Relating to Property Sales
George Coucounis, our favourite Cyprus property lawyer, looks at new Cypriot legislation aimed at protecting the buyer of a property.
Title Deeds Will Improve Property Market
Swift issuing of title deeds will improve Cyprus property market
Missing Property Title Deeds Help
The Cyprus property title deeds problem explained in depth
Making a Will in Cyprus and the Administration of an Estate
Useful advice on making a will in Cyprus and the administration of an estate after death.
Selling a Property in Cyprus without Title Deeds
Andrea Pavlou writes about the issues involved when selling your Cyprus property while still waiting for your title deeds.
Obligation of a Tenant to Pay Communal Charges
Communal charges on property - does the tenant always have to pay them?
Suspending an Eviction Order
The tenant of a property may find it very difficult to suspend an eviction order.
An Investment in Real Estate Is a Worthy Deed
An investment in real estate is a worthy deed
Declaring the Actual Value of a Property
Be careful to declare the real value when selling your property.
Setting Aside Transfer and Mortgage of Property
George looks at a case in Nicosia where the transfer of a property and its associated mortgage were deemed illegal.
Disposal of Cyprus Property in Will
Advice on what to do if an Incapable Person leaves Property in their Will
Mis Selling of Overseas Property
Have you been mis-sold overseas property? Here's some help and advice.
Compensation for Late Delivery of a Sold Property
Compensation for late delivery of a sold property
Validity of a Power of Attorney
How and when can you use a Power of Attorney in Cyprus law.
Capital Gains Tax When Selling Property in Cyprus
Capital gains tax when selling property in Cyprus
Acquisition of Immovable Property without Authority
Acquisition of immovable property with the use of a power of attorney but without authority
Agency Relationship Is Fiduciary Depending on Trust
An exploration of the nature of an agency relationship, that is fiduciary depending on trust, and the obligations it brings.
Badly Drafted Will Can Affect Your Cyprus Property Estate
How a Badly-written Will can affect your Cyprus Property Estate
Vat on Cyprus Property
Help and advice on how Sales Tax (VAT) is applied to property sales in Cyprus.
Top Five Points Your Lawyer Should Check before You Buy Property in Cyprus
The top five points your lawyer should check before you buy property in Cyprus
Cyprus Property Restoration Advice
Thinking of restoring your property? Here's some good legal advice before you start.
Simultaneous Payment and Transfer of Property
Simultaneous payment and transfer of a property
New Legislation about Vat on Residential Properties
The A&G Kouzali Law Office details new Cyprus property legislation that reduces the amount of tax (VAT) to be paid on the house purchase.
Money You Can Withdraw from a Cyprus Bank Account
David Bannister takes you through the changes in the Cyprus banking system and how they affect your investments and savings.
Individual Savings Accounts Isas Help and Explanation
Helping to de-mystify the Individual Savings Account (ISA).
Securing an Eviction Order against a Bankrupt Tenant
Securing an eviction order against a bankrupt tenant.
Keeping Commercial Information Confidential
Keep your commercial information secure - help and advice on the use of confidentiality agreements.
Compensation for Bad Workmanship in a New Building
Compensation for bad workmanship in a new building.
European Citizens Can Be Statutory Tenants
European citizens can be statutory tenants in Cyprus.
Trespass against a Property Co Owner
The law relating to the trespass of a co-owner to a jointly-owned property and what remedies are available to the other party.
Rental Property Cyprus Advice
Should I consider renting my Cyprus property instead of selling?
Housing Loan Claims Procedure
George Coucounis investigates whether steps taken by Cypriot banks to recover housing loans are legal.
Employees Reservation to Work
Can you impose restrictions on your employer when you return to work?
Charitable Trusts in Cyprus
A property lawyer investigates the law as applied in Cyprus to charitable trusts and the disposal of assets after death.
Immovable Property Tax Cyprus 2013
An informative article on how a recent law change in Cyprus affects the immovable property tax on a house or apartment.
Giving Power of Attorney
Louise gives some useful advice if you are thinking of granting a Power of Attorney in Cyprus.
Breach of Terms of Insurance Policy
Think you are covered by your property insurance? Read this first.
Breach of Contract by the Vendor
Breach of contract by the vendor and the purchaser's options
How to Buy a Property in Cyprus
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